Surgical Counts

What items should always be counted? Select all that apply.
A. Raytec, Hypos, Vessel Loops B. Boots, Fog, Scratch C. Laps, Kittners, Patties D. Suture, Bovies, Instruments E. Suction, Dressings, Blades
What are the two count types?
Which are true regarding counts?
A. Counted audibly and viewed concurrently B. ST visualizes items while RN marks on the count board C. Suture can be counted according to the needle amount indicated on package D. If count is incorrect, surgeon and ST should continue closing while RN looks through the trash E. Relief counts are only required if both ST and RN are switching out permanently
When should instruments be counted for a laparoscopic case?
A. Initial only B. Initial and final if case converts to open or hand assisted C. Initial and final D. Initial and final if case goes fully open E. If an instrument goes missing
When can a count be requested by a member of the surgical team?
How should used laps and raytec be stored once thrown off the field?
A. Neatly piled on the chuck pad B. Lined up on the chuck pad C. RN's preference, so long as they are visible D. In pocketed count bags E. In a separate designated trash bag
What types of cases do not require counts?

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What items should always be counted? Select all that apply.
A. Raytec, Hypos, Vessel Loops B. Boots, Fog, Scratch C. Laps, Kittners, Patties D. Suture, Bovies, Instruments E. Suction, Dressings, Blades
What are the two count types?
Soft and Instrument
Which are true regarding counts?
A. Counted audibly and viewed concurrently B. ST visualizes items while RN marks on the count board C. Suture can be counted according to the needle amount indicated on package D. If count is incorrect, surgeon and ST should continue closing while RN looks through the trash E. Relief counts are only required if both ST and RN are switching out permanently
When should instruments be counted for a laparoscopic case?
A. Initial only B. Initial and final if case converts to open or hand assisted C. Initial and final D. Initial and final if case goes fully open E. If an instrument goes missing
When can a count be requested by a member of the surgical team?
At any time
How should used laps and raytec be stored once thrown off the field?
A. Neatly piled on the chuck pad B. Lined up on the chuck pad C. RN's preference, so long as they are visible D. In pocketed count bags E. In a separate designated trash bag
What types of cases do not require counts?
Organ procurements

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